The nutritionist pointed out the unexpected danger of green tea

Candidate of Medical Sciences, nutritionist Andrey Bobrovsky said that excessive consumption of green tea can lead to stomach upset.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Thursday, April 10, the expert noted that green tea contains caffeine, which is why it is dangerous to drink it in large quantities.

"You may experience symptoms of an overabundance of caffeine, such as insomnia, feelings of anxiety, headaches, and palpitations. And some people who have a particularly high sensitivity to caffeine can feel it after three cups a day," he explained Bobrovsky.

According to him, the abuse of this drink can also lead to stomach upset, despite the content of useful substances in it. It is especially not recommended to drink it on an empty stomach — this can lead to pain, heartburn and gastrointestinal upset.

Also, a large amount of green tea interferes with the absorption of iron from food. This is especially dangerous for people with anemia. There is a threat of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Earlier in the day, nutritionist Olga Burlakova in an interview with Life.ru She warned that green tea is not a safe alternative to coffee, as many believe. According to her, green tea can weaken the immune system and negatively affect the gastrointestinal tract: cause cramps, increase the acidity of the stomach and worsen the functioning of the gallbladder, writes RT. The expert also dispelled the myth that green tea helps to lose weight.

She recalled that the body perceives this drink as food, and it is better to satisfy the basic need for liquid with water. 360.ru .